Area News

By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune Sept. 29, 2023 “No water, roads or emergency services: How climate change left a rural neighborhood nearly uninhabitable” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…

Faith, Family & Freedom Celebration – Oct 9 | RSVP by Oct 4 IT’S HERE!! Sure to be a fun, faith-based, and informative celebration!  Have you seen THIS lineup? Be sure to support these worthy causes! Ticket sales end on October 4 to assist the caterer with the food count. Are you a candidate? Or…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 28, 2023 “U.S. Sen. John Cornyn accepts Paxton impeachment acquittal, notes pending legal issues” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…

By Sewell Chan, The Texas Tribune Sept. 28, 2023 “Texas’ open records law is 50 years old — and routinely flouted” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…

By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Sept. 28, 2023 “With no opposition in the room, a rural Texas county makes traveling for an abortion on its roads illegal” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Erin Douglas and Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Sept. 28, 2023 “Texas “Ike Dike” coastal barrier project could cost $57 billion with inflation, Army Corps says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…

MAGNOLIA, AR (09/28/2023) Southern Arkansas University welcomes the 2023 Cohort into the Doctor of Education in Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership. The 15 new students span three states, all regions of Arkansas, and include teacher leaders, school administrators, higher education professionals, and community leaders. Each student has a unique story and contribution to education. Capri…

By Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune Sept. 28, 2023 “‘An understaffed and broken system’: 900,000 Texans have lost Medicaid as others struggle to access SNAP benefits” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.…

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Sept. 28, 2023 “Convicted murderer Scott Panetti isn’t sane enough to be executed, federal judge rules” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…